Winter Special Dawat Recipes by (YES I CAN COOK)

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Marinate chicken leg pieces with crushed garlic, salt, lemon juice, and paprika powder for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until done, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and green chilies until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for another minute until fragrant.

Return chicken to the skillet and mix well with vegetables.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Add vinegar, cayenne pepper, and red chili powder, stirring to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

Garnish with chopped spring onions and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

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